Really tough session at lunchtime with the National Grid elite. 30 secs on and 30 off.
Ironman Will and uber fast Steve set the pace for the first 10 reps. I was managing to stay respectably close without actually keeping up.
After 10, John Wilson stepped up to the plate and pushed the pace into another level. I was blown. I started falling back as they pushed on and on.
A few guys dropped out which was tempting but I finished the session in bits. Rightly Ironman Will had pulled out of the last 3 reps, he's doing his second ironman of the summer this weekend.
This evening Adrian was out for a 50 miler. I joined him at mile 23 and took the lead over to Brocket Hall, Old Welwyn, Codicote and Whitwell. It was a windy evening and we seemed to be continually riding into it. Annoying.
All was good. I have my new High5 endurance drink which loads the carbs as well as the fluids. I also took on a midway gel and bar. I felt very strong at the end of 27miles and could've done a bit more.
Tonight was our first crash though. Adrian got a bit too close while drafting and caught my back wheel which sent him flying. Luckily apart from some grazed fingers he was ok. That's a year since we started our drafting sessions almost to the day! What a way to celebrate.
Good day today. Tomorrow I'll ease off with just a swim and get ready for a big weekend. Another 56miler planned and this time I'll be on my own and pushing the pace.
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